The Stock Check – Gameweek 1 – Wednesday
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The flag stayed down to allow Fernando Torres to deliver on a night that saw Hazard sparkle again. Brave Reading went home with nothing but put up a fight as their budget options confirmed their potential. Let’s check the stock…
On the Up
Eden Hazard
Five assists marks a remarkable start to Hazard’s Fantasy season and already confirms him as a major Fantasy asset. He’s mesmerising skill and pace, combined with the freedom to join the attack from all areas, has thrust Hazard to the top of our midfield shopping list – once the Gameweek 3 blank has passed of course.
Frank Lampard
Lampard may well rely on spot-kicks for returns but with Hazard in the side, he looks set to get plenty of them. The Belgian’s tricky feet are drawing fouls, seemingly handing Chelsea deadballs and penalties aplenty.
Fernando Torres
Torres left it late but he eventually delivered on the captaincy with a goal that just about justified the faith shown in him. We will still look to Hazard and wonder what might have been, while Robin Van Persie still looks ridiculously tempting for those with the funds to wave goodbye to El Nino for the weekend. It’s still a big decision for those with cracks elsewhere and with bandwagons rolling.
Pavel Pogrebnyak
The Russian delivered on his budget promise with a superb glancing header to bring Reading on terms. Pogrebnyak looks destined to lead the line home and away for the Royals and, as we’ve stressed all through the pre-season, offers a superb third striker option for those looking to reserve funds.
Danny Guthrie
Talking of budget options, Reading look to have a mix of them. The widemen Jobi McAnuff and Gareth McClearly put in strong displays again but it will be Guthrie, playing up in support of the lone striker and at just 4.5 in the Fantasy Premier League game, that will rouse interest.
Going Down
Petr Cech
A calamitous error for Reading’s second goal drew visible frustration from manager Roberto Di Matteo and will give cause concern for those holding Chelsea defenders. We’ve seen his confidence waver in previous seasons. Worrying.
Juan Mata
While Hazard, Lampard and Torres delivered returns, Mata was the odd one out, offering two blanks over the double Gameweek. We know that Di Matteo is planning a rest for the playmaker, while it’s doubtful that this will start early against Newcastle, it’s not out of the question given the jaded performances so far.
Adam Le Fondre
Brian McDermot started tonight’s game in a 4-5-1, pushing Guthrie up to support Pogrebnyak. Le Fondre dropped to the bench then and will presumably be at risk when Reading are on the road.
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August 23 at 10:00 am
alex5-clio says:
Petric or graham for a long term striker?
August 23 at 10:03 am
kaz-glasgow says:
PETRIC
August 23 at 10:08 am
Sporting ABG says:
GRAHAM
August 23 at 1:00 pm
MannionUK says:
I’m considering having both actually and stocking up on a 3rd striker and midfield
August 23 at 10:00 am
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
I think Arsenal are gonna struggle at Stoke this weekend. And Wenger is gonna throw another wobbly.
August 23 at 10:02 am
kaz-glasgow says:
agree mate ! u goin to the game on wed ?
August 23 at 10:03 am
super zlatan says:
I think so too. Stoke hard to beat at the Britannia.
August 23 at 10:01 am
Barry says:
For GW3 who would you replace Torres with?
Ade
Ba
Cisse
Jellyfish
Tevez
Podolski
August 23 at 10:01 am
Demi says:
Tevez
August 23 at 10:02 am
Billy Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:
Tevez
August 23 at 10:02 am
Nip says:
Tevez
August 23 at 10:03 am
Barry says:
But Ade fixtures so juicy.
August 23 at 10:04 am
Billy Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:
But Ade is nowhere near match fit.
August 23 at 10:47 am
Lucky says:
You have no idea if that is the case.
August 23 at 10:03 am
roscola says:
Tevez(QPR) or Ade(NOR) are both ace options
August 23 at 10:06 am
Barry says:
Yeah good point Billy but if he is making all the right noises to start gw3 im sticking him in be a good differential.
August 23 at 10:01 am
mr messi says:
Think I’m going to do Mata to Michu and Aguero to RVP. Is it mad taking a hit so early on?
August 23 at 10:01 am
kaz-glasgow says:
am really comfused need some advice pls
got 3m in bank don know if i should change ramires to hazard or torres to RVP ?
August 23 at 10:02 am
Billy Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:
Why bring in a player who has a blank in a week?
August 23 at 10:04 am
kaz-glasgow says:
true mate but am thinking for long term striker ! i want to do hazard but am scred torres will b stuck in ma team lol /
August 23 at 10:02 am
Dub says:
I’m doing Torres to RVP
August 23 at 10:05 am
super zlatan says:
Rvp option. But no idea how many mins he will get. Doubt he will play the 90
August 23 at 10:07 am
Dub says:
No I don’t think he will either, playing the long game though.
August 23 at 12:19 pm
biju says:
Torres 2 Tevez
August 23 at 10:03 am
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Liverpool to embarrass Hearts like Spurs did or a tighter game on the cards?
August 23 at 11:49 am
Quite Big Dunc says:
Will make a change from embarrassing themselves…
August 23 at 10:03 am
DonTheSpecialOne - Ken Bates is a money grabbing prick says:
Need some more advice, lads. Using my free transfer to drop Mata. Who would you trade in?
My mid looks like this: Guthrie – Cazorla – Yaya – Mata (britton)
Want Hazard, but not keen to trade in now that Chelsea has Newcastle and a blank in GW 4.
August 23 at 10:09 am
MadeofStone says:
I’m in the same boat…..Thinking Michu for you….then upgrade Guthrie next week? I’m eyeing up Nasri for next week. Pity you already have Britton….
August 23 at 10:17 am
DonTheSpecialOne - Ken Bates is a money grabbing prick says:
Cheers mate. Good advices
August 23 at 10:03 am
Abominable Snowy84 says:
Mata and VDV losing me monies
August 23 at 10:04 am
Barry says:
VDV rumours are heating uo.
Looks like he has had enough at Spurs.
August 23 at 10:05 am
Nip says:
makes siggy look more attractive for sure
August 23 at 10:09 am
Barry says:
Yeah big time.
Wonder if AVB will switch too two up front.
August 23 at 10:03 am
Willis_Hide says:
New post.
August 23 at 10:05 am
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
How much is the QPR owner worth? He just keeps buying players.
August 23 at 10:05 am
dwmr says:
Reckon its worth doing NZogbia > Michu as my FT this week?
August 23 at 10:08 am
PanPan says:
a bit too late to do michu imo
August 23 at 10:11 am
dwmr says:
Yeh he rose quicker than I thought. Didn’t wanna buckle and jump on a bandwagon before thinking it through proper and seeing the GW out. Might just bank the transfer I dont think anything is in need of major tinkering.
August 23 at 10:09 am
PanPan says:
any press conferences today?
August 23 at 10:12 am
Wild Rover says:
H2Hs are daft… Someone in Ev’s league lost with 90pts and someone else won with 51pts..
August 23 at 11:36 am
StGeorge says:
I love the h2h more than the main league. Mind you we play for cash every week
August 23 at 10:12 am
mazzarscar...the wholy trinity says:
McClean or nasri am on McClean as I feel he is due a goal against reading
August 23 at 10:13 am
Quiet Storm says:
Hello Lads,
Is Kaboul & Hughes Nailed on do you reckon?
August 23 at 10:16 am
mazzarscar...the wholy trinity says:
both should be….. please answer mine above
August 23 at 10:23 am
RayneWooney says:
Hi, please could I have some feedback on how this team is looking for GW2?
Vorm
Rafael // Clyne // Cole
Cazorla // Hazard // Nasri // Noble
Rooney // Tevez // Graham
Thanks
August 23 at 11:37 am
StGeorge says:
Vorm
Jenkinson,clyne,zab
McLean,haz,bale,toure,michu
Room,tev
All set 😃with a poor defence!